Have students number two sheets of paper from 1 to 10. On the first sheet, students must write ten unique things about themselves. When that is completed, have each student pair up with another student in the class. On the other sheet of paper, each student must write his or her partner's name next to the number 1. Then students share one of the ten unique things on their lists as their partners record the unique fact next to the student's name. As students share a fact about themselves, they cross off that fact on their lists. Then the students pair up with somebody new. They repeat the activity by sharing one of the remaining nine facts. After they have paired with ten of their classmates, they should have crossed off all ten of the unique things on their personal lists and have another sheet with the names of ten of their classmates and a fact about each of them. Then give each student an opportunity to sit in a large chair at the head of the class as ten of their classmates share a different unique fact about the student. Deborah Hercsek, Lee Eaton School, Northfield, Ohio
Deborah Hercsek, Lee Eaton School, Northfield, Ohio